Thailand's political and economic trajectory hinges on its tutelary powers, subjecting the country to chronic instability and economic underperformance

The agreement was signed by the countries’ defense ministers, Cambodia’s Tea Seiha and Thailand’s Nattaphon Narkphanit, at a border checkpoint.

SURIN, Thailand -- Three Thai civilians were killed as heavy combat continued along the country's border with Cambodia, the Thai military said Thursday, marking the country's first civilian fatalities since the fighting resumed.